Re: stool questions - KATHY

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> why does biotin help out with yeast?

that is a question on my mind too! I know that the good gut flora

generate biotin - perhaps this is why when there's a good colony of

the good flora, yeast do not typically overgrow/cause problems?...

Don't quote me on this, but I think I once read that it is required by

certain enzymes that naturally defend against yeast.

I did find this (somewhat cheesy looking - who knows how reliable?)

website that provides explanations of the various anti-fungal treatments:

http://www.fungusfocus.com/html/product_guide.htm

I don't have time now to further investigate, but a few

things I just read seem to indicate that biotin keeps the yeast from

transitioning into it's " mycelium " form (which is the form that

extends little " hyphae " (projections) that can perforate the gut

lining and allow entry to the blood stream, etc). So, perhaps one

role for biotin in yeast control is to keep it from leaving the gut?....

I'd be curious if anyone has more info, too....

best,